Wild Windy Raglan

The storm that was churning 1000km South West off New Zealand really did deliver the winds and swell they promised.  The ocean was amazing and there were times just standing up was a mission …

Karioi in the middle of winter …

Today in Raglan we had the 1st annual Karioi Classic.  A 50 km bike ride around the base of Mount Karioi.  It was an amazingly beautiful day.  Lots of hard work was done to ensure the whole event was a success – Great job guys!

Rainbow … …

After todays random thunder storm we were all treated to this … …

More merged photos …

A few of more more recent favorites taken out and about in Raglan …

Looking across Whaingaroa Harbor from the Wharf

On the wharf looking across to Lorenzen Bay

Raglan Wharf and one of the best fish and chip shops in town … … … All this sadly burnt to the ground on Tuesday morning, 13 April 2010.  So much loss, buildings, personal treasures, jobs and a piece of Raglan history.